Night Trainee Leakage Inspector

Company description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Night Trainee Leakage Inspector

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

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• The Night Trainee Leakage Inspector attracts an uplifted competitive salary, depending on experience of £27,052 - £29,102 plus 20% of annual pay as shift allowance payment
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• A rolling working pattern of 3 weeks of nights and 1 week of days.
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• A Company van.
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• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
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• Attractive pension scheme (Currently up to 12% company contribution).
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• Development opportunities in line with the Night Trainee Leakage Inspector progression plan.
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus 2 extra wellness days!
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• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
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• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
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• Retail savings scheme.
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• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
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Work type: Permanent. A rolling 3 weeks of nights (Monday to Thursday 4 x 9.25 hrs from 20:45 to 06:30) and 1 week of days (Monday to Friday 5 x 7.4 hrs from 08:00 to 16:00). 37 hrs per week.

Location: Your home location will be in the Hull area.

What is the purpose of the Night Trainee Leakage Inspector role and what is the working pattern?

The Trainee Night Leakage Inspector will work alongside the Night Leakage Inspector and support with advanced investigation activities in the most problematic and challenging district metered area's (DMAs) across the region. The work will involve supporting with step testing and more complex leakage investigation activities in order to locate and promote leakage for repair. In addition, the Team will carry out activities that will achieve longer term benefits to the network, including DMA optimisation, meter servicing, commercial usage investigations and work directed by our Engineering Teams.

You will be expected to work a rolling pattern of 3 weeks of nights and one week of days so you must have the ability to work during unsociable hours.

What we do!

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Water Distribution are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the water industry? Yorkshire Water is offering a rare opportunity for a Trainee Night Leakage Inspector to join our dedicated Leakage team.

Your Journey Begins Here!!

Successful completion of the traineeship includes an assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours as detailed within our development plan which will then will allow you to move through the progression levels within this role.

Where you fit in!

As a Night Trainee Leakage Inspector, you will:

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• Learn advanced detection and investigation techniques without impacting on the wider water network.
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• Prioritise the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.
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• Master leakage detection methods, including, sounding, correlating, step testing and acoustic logging.
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• Learn how to differentiate water usage from leakage.
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• Work with new and groundbreaking leakage technologies and equipment.
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• Develop a wide range of water industry skills through our Yorkshire Water Training Academy.
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• Gain proficiency in corporate systems.
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• Develop an understanding of the clean water network, from source to tap.
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• Work as part of a team of experienced Night Leakage Inspectors.
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• Work with other key stakeholders across the Business.
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What skills & qualifications you will need:

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• Willingness to work unsociable hours (consecutive nights).
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• Full EU driving license with a maximum of 6 points.
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• Strong interpersonal skills.
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• Commitment to our company values and behaviours.
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• Passion for exceptional customer service.
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• Proficiency in corporate systems and IT applications.
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You will also benefit from having:

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• Experience in a commercial or regulated environment.
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• Background in water, wastewater, utilities, or manufacturing.
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• Data analysis skills.
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• Knowledge of leakage principles.
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Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you want to learn more about Night Trainee Leakage Inspectors and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. We would also welcome your application if you are a current Leakage Inspector just let us know on your application form and we can reach out to you as we do have other opportunities in this area of North Yorkshire.

Closing Date 25th August 2026

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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